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Sugar Free Chocolate NuttZo Protein Brownies

04/11/2016 R.C. Liley 6 Comments

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Do you like brownies nice and gooey in the center or fluffy like a cake? I prefer the gooey version, making me feel like I’m indulging in something that packs 500 calories into each tiny square. That’s not hard to find, just go to Starbucks or any place selling brownies and their uber-rich baked goods are sure to all be around 500 calories for one serving. Luckily, these brownies offer all of the tastebud pleasing flavor with lower calories.

Maybe calories are what you’re after, but it’s best to get them from more nutritive sources like fresh fruits, veggies and lean protein. The gobs of refined sugar and oil used for most baked goods won’t do much for your body besides put you on the fast track to diabetes-ville.

Instead, satisfy your sweet tooth and support a healthy body with these decadent and guilt-free brownies.

Sugar Free Chocolate NuttZo Protein Brownies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of stevia sweetened protein powder
1/2 cup oat bran; substitute with 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour to make these gluten free
1/4 cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate or Original NuttZo (use crunchy if you want a little crunch in your brownies)
1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 eggs or 3/4 cup egg whites
1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt (Use vanilla flavor for a sweeter brownie)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree or mashed banana
1/2 cup milk of choice; I used unsweetened almond milk

The easiest directions ever:

Add all ingredients to large bowl, blender, or food processor and blend well.
Pour into 7x11in brownie pan lined with parchment or greased with coconut oil
Bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Stick a butter knife in the center to see if it comes out clean. If not, let bake another 5 minutes but watch it closely!

Include your kids by having them mash the bananas and help measure ingredients. When kids participate with healthy food prep in the kitchen it’s almost a guarantee that they will want to eat that healthy food!

Do you avoid turning on the oven when it’s hot outside?

How do you like your brownies; moist in the middle or crumbly and baked through?

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Do You Have Enough NuttZo for the Super Bowl?

02/06/2016 R.C. Liley 2 Comments

It’s Super Bowl weekend! Either this means nothing to you and you aren’t watching, or you’re super pumped and ready for the Big Game. If it’s the latter, chances are you have a game day plan for what eat as you watch the Panthers and Broncos duel it out at Levi’s Stadium.

While I’m hardly a huge NFL guy, I’m sure we’ll have the game on, and we really don’t have much planned for snacking. But I know we have a few jars of NuttZo which is all you need to have a delicious, healthy snack in no time.

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Now, I’m not here to talk crazy Super Bowl commercials or blab your head off about trying to stay active instead of sitting for the whole game (it’s hard not to though!), I just want to share a nice discount for NuttZo.

As a NuttZo Ambassador, I’ve been given the power of sharing good health and deliciousness for 20% off. Just go to NuttZo’s website, choose as many jars as you’d like, and enter code dad-20 at checkout. Yep, it’s that easy.

While you won’t get it in time for the Super Bowl, you can use it as a way to replenish your stock after a big snack attack on Sunday, or just to add to what you have or try it for the first time. Just remember to enter this code….

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Hope you enjoy your weekend whatever you are doing, and hope you get to enjoy NuttZo for yourself and everyone around you. Just be careful, you never know who might try and steal a bite……

super bowl, nuttzo, food, healthy, snacks — He won’t mind if I sneak a bite of this NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata.

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Healthy NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata Recipe

12/23/2015 R.C. Liley 2 Comments

Remember that frittata recipe I never made? It had NuttZo, cinnamon, and a ripe banana combined with eggs to make a sweet and satisfyingly healthy frittata.

Well, I made it, and it was just as delicious as I imagined. If not better! As usual, my recipe tester approved!

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I tried giving her a bottle of milk to wash it down, but she quickly handed it right back and demanded more NuttZo banana frittata.

Since Avery is my boss, I obliged. Extra NuttZo on top just for ~~brownie~~ Daddy points.

And then it disappeared into a happy (and healthy) belly.

Want a happy and healthy belly full of this NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata for yourself? Here’s what you do….

Whisk 2 eggs, 1-2 tablespoons NuttZo of choice, lots and lots of cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice. If you want extra sweetness, add a few drops of vanilla or regular liquid stevia, a packet of stevia, or a tablespoon of honey.

Slice a ripe medium-sized banana into 1/4 inch circles.

Saute banana slices in grass-fed butter or coconut oil on a skillet over med-high heat until they caramelize on both sides.

If you’ve never tried sauteed banana, you must steal a bite! After stealing a bite, pour egg mixture evenly over the banana slices.

Allow to set a couple minutes. Lift the sides with a spatula to let the middle drain under and cook.

After 4 or 5 minutes of this, finish your delicious dish off in a preheated 425°F oven for another 2 – 3 minutes or until you see the middle is cooked.

Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before attempting to remove from skillet. I know, it’s hard. Have a scoop of NuttZo while you wait.

Once cooled, place frittata on a cutting board and cut into triangles just like a dessert pizza. Serve with more NuttZo as icing on the top and keep the resulting grin on your face all day!

The cool thing about any frittata is that they are good hot or cold, so it’s perfect to grab and go if you need. I recommend making time to sit and savor this one at home if you can though!

Healthy NuttZo Cinnamon Banana Frittata